Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who was he?
Martin Luther King, Jr.,
born in 1929, was one of the most important workers of the American civil rights
movement. Throughout his short life, he
was a well-known advocate of nonviolent protest. His work influenced many, bringing Americans
to believe in civil rights for all citizens, no matter what race they
were. When Martin Luther King, Jr. was
assassinated in 1968, he was and continues to be a symbol of protest in the
struggle for racial justice.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
lived his life as an outcast in the society, along with many others who weren't
of the "only good" race.
Throughout his years, Martin Luther King, Jr. was treated poorly, but he
wasn't alone. Practically all African
Americans weren't treated fairly. From
children not being aloud to be with children of the opposite race to not
getting the wanted bus seats, African Americans were not treated equally in the
society. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
wanted to change all of this. In his
"I have a dream" speech, he tells of a grand possibility if the African
Americans were to stand up for themselves. Dr. King led our country into a new
and improved lifestyle.
Dr. King succeeded in many
things during his life, including college, being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,
and becoming a pastor of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church of Montgomery,
Alabama. He also gave many great speeches
that helped motivate the African Americans to make a difference
peacefully. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
led Americans to believe that all men are equal and that no one should be
treated unfairly because of their race.
When Martin Luther King, Jr.
was murdered at the Lorraine Motel in
Dr. King's beliefs continue
to be valued today. African Americans
have the same rights as other Americans.
Other cultures use this belief as well.
Dr. King didn't only help African Americans. He helped us all to be better people. He led us to believe to believe in fairness
all around. Although some people are
treated unfairly around the world still, Dr. King has helped us get a start on
improving our world. His hopes may just
come true fully some day, if not soon.